Source: Qinhuangdao Daily
Reporter: Sun Xuemei
On May 17, Qinhuangdao Pre-final of the 2nd National Youth Games Sailing Match & Meisha Education National Youth Sailing League opened in Seatopia (blue coast)of Beidaihe New District, more than 200 athletes of 34 elite teams from 16 provinces across the country gathered together to compete fiercely at the blue sea, showing the sailing spirit of mettle and blood. Zhang Ruishu, deputy secretary of the municipal party committee and mayor, announced the official opening of the match.
Young players sail and compete across the sea. (picture provided by Municipal Sports Bureau)
Liu Weidong said in his speech that Qinhuangdao City, with its high quality coast and wind, and other natural resources suitable for sailing, is one of the earliest birthplaces for sailing. It has hosted many sailing matches in large-scale comprehensive sports such as Asian Games and National Games. With its rich experience and glorious history in carrying out sailing sports, Qinhuangdao has become one of the core cities for the future development of sailing sports and sailing industry in China, and it is the most important thing for the Chinese Yachting Association to carry out the layout of sailing projects across the country. The first final of this sailing race will be settled in Qinhuangdao again, which will become another milestone in the development of Qinhuangdao sailing sports, opening a new chapter in the rapid development of sailing sports in Qinhuangdao.
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